
David C Barnett Small Business and Deal Making M&A SMB
I discuss buying, selling, financing and managing small and medium sized businesses either alone or with guests.
I've started, bought, sold and closed businesses.
Author of three best-selling business books; 'Invest Local: a guide to superior investment returns in your own community,' 'Franchise Warnings: What you really need to know before you buy' and 'How To Sell My Own Business: A guide to selling your own business without paying a broker's commission.' all available as well as 5 other books on Amazon or from www.DavidCBarnett.com
Latest episodes

Mar 26, 2025 • 34min
12 Pricing Strategies for a Service Business
***New Video Alert!
A fantastic conversation with a thoughtful wedding planner prompted this video.
How can a service business maximize revenue and sell all of their capacity?
We explore the strategies in this week’s video…
Check it out right here: https://youtu.be/oh7Gd-llnRU
Cheers
See you over on YouTube
David C Barnett
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Do Business with David using these incredible internet links...
- David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com
- Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidBarnett.com
- Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
- Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com
- Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com
- Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com
- Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com
-Did you sign up for an expensive Merchant Cash Advance for your business and now struggle to make the payments? Find out how you can negotiate your way out at https://www.EndMyMCA.com

Mar 19, 2025 • 34min
Premiere - Sol Rosenbaum SBA 504 Green Loans
YouTube Premiere - SBA 504 Green Loans
New Premiere guest- Sol Rosenberg
I’m happy to have Sol join me on a recorded session.
Sol is an energy engineer.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing the SBA’s 504 Green loan.
It’s a variation on the normal 504 loan for buildings and big items of machinery.
This is a ‘must see event’ for American entrepreneurs who want to access more funding as the normal limits to the 504 program just don’t apply to the green loans!
Be sure to join live so that you can ask questions.
Set yourself a reminder on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Uakzs3xCsqw
YouTube Premiere will be going live Monday March 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM Atlantic Time and 12 Noon Eastern Time
See you there!
David C Barnett

Mar 15, 2025 • 20min
Financing a Business Purchase in Canada
***New Video Alert!
Yes, there is a government loan program.
We explore it in detail in today’s video for people doing a business purchase in Canada.
Check it out right here: https://youtu.be/GkLikvZDFQc
Cheers
See you over on YouTube
David C Barnett

Mar 11, 2025 • 15min
How old does a business need to be before its Mature
***New Video Alert!
Would you buy a business that was one year old?
How about 10?
Where is the right age until we can be sure it’s likely going to last, especially under a new owner?
Let’s take a look in this week’s video: https://youtu.be/2GqBGLo9rrM
Cheers
See you over on YouTube
David C Barnett
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Do Business with David using these incredible internet links...
- David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com
- Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidBarnett.com
- Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
- Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com
- Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com
- Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com
- Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com
-Did you sign up for an expensive Merchant Cash Advance for your business and now struggle to make the payments? Find out how you can negotiate your way out at https://www.EndMyMCA.com

Mar 5, 2025 • 1h 6min
PREMIERE-Jed Morris Learning from FAILED SMB purchase transactions
Learning from Failed SMB Acquisition Deals
New YouTube Premiere guest- Jed Morris.
I’m happy to have Jed join me on a live broadcast.
Jed went from being a searcher to a suddenly excited rollup investor.
Then, things went very bad.
AND- he can’t discuss it!
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing Jed’s new book about the common reasons why small business buyers fail and why he can’t talk about the reasons surrounding his own business closure and bankruptcy.
This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone looking to buy a business.
Be sure to join live so that you can ask questions, replay will be available.
Set yourself a reminder on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/QVt2b7Jt1PA
YouTube Premiere We’ll be live Monday March 10, 2025 1PM Atlantic Time and 12 Noon Eastern Time
See you there!
David C Barnett
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- Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com
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Do Business with David using these incredible internet links...
- David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com
- Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidBarnett.com
- Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
- Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com
- Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com
- Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com
- Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com
-Did you sign up for an expensive Merchant Cash Advance for your business and now struggle to make the payments? Find out how you can negotiate your way out at https://www.EndMyMCA.com

Mar 3, 2025 • 1h 1min
Premiere Ryan Chute Advertising for Home Services Businesses
Better advertising for your plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, etc business…
New YouTube Premiere guest-> Ryan Chute.
I’m happy to have Ryan join me on a live broadcast.
Ryan has years of experience in advertising and is a Wizard of Ads partner.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing better advertising strategies for home services businesses and playing some of his customer-winning ads for you to hear.
This is a ‘must see event’ for anyone seriously trying to build a brand in a market.
Be sure to join live so that you can ask questions, replay will be available.
Set yourself a reminder on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/Hp-iwyFHIZ0
YouTube Premiere We’ll be going live Monday March 3, 2025 at 1PM Atlantic Time and 12 Noon Eastern Time
See you there!
David C Barnett
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- Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com
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Do Business with David using these incredible internet links...
- David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com
- Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidBarnett.com
- Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
- Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com
- Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com
- Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com
- Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com
-Did you sign up for an expensive Merchant Cash Advance for your business and now struggle to make the payments? Find out how you can negotiate your way out at https://www.EndMyMCA.com

Feb 23, 2025 • 47min
LIVE- Henry Lopez Strategic Plans for Small Business
What do you plan to get done this year?
Returning Livestream guest- Henry Lopez
I’m happy to have Henry join me on a live broadcast.
He has many years of small business experience including several startups and exits.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing how small businesses can create a realistic strategic plan. He’s actually got a tool you can download to make it easier.
This is a ‘must see event’ for business owners or people who plan to be there one day.
Find Henry on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-lopez-9758524/
or his podcast here: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/

Feb 17, 2025 • 46min
Premiere Michael Jacobson Disrupting The Flower Retail Market
Disrupting the Flower Retail Market- Interview Premiere
New Premiere guest- Michael Jacobson- French Florist
I’m happy to have Michael join me on a live broadcast.
He’s got a story to tell you about how he came to own a flower shop and how he grew it to several locations before heading down the franchise path.
AND- why flower retail is so ripe for innovation and disruption.
Tune in and as we’ll be discussing the retail flower industry and why it might be a great opportunity for someone.
This is a ‘must see event’ for people who like technology, marketing and are ‘industry agnostic.’
Set yourself a reminder on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/0L0OwsTOBCY
The interview plays live Monday February 17, 2025 at 1PM Atlantic Time and 12 Noon Eastern Time
See you there!
David C Barnett
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- Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com
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Do Business with David using these incredible internet links...
- David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com
- Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidBarnett.com
- Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
- Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com
- Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com
- Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com
- Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com
-Did you sign up for an expensive Merchant Cash Advance for your business and now struggle to make the payments? Find out how you can negotiate your way out at https://www.EndMyMCA.com

Feb 17, 2025 • 35min
Trump Tariff Effects on Small Business Deals
***New Video Alert!
So, is free trade in North America is now over?
How will this affect small businesses.
How does it change due-diligence for buyers?
How will it impact your plan to sell?
All this and more in this special new video
Check it out right here: https://youtu.be/bwO-LipmzOU
Cheers
See you over on YouTube
David C Barnett
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- Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com
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Do Business with David using these incredible internet links...
- David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com
- Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidBarnett.com
- Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
- Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com
- Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com
- Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com
- Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com
-Did you sign up for an expensive Merchant Cash Advance for your business and now struggle to make the payments? Find out how you can negotiate your way out at https://www.EndMyMCA.com

Feb 12, 2025 • 33min
Exceptional Service And Reviews For Complex Services
***New Video Alert!
You want more 5-star reviews for your business?
You need a delivery process that you can work on.
It’s an extension of your marketing funnel as it’s all about setting customer expectations.
I give you some thoughts about how to work on this in this week’s video.
Check it out right here: https://youtu.be/7Z0hK4sNM5k
Cheers
See you over on YouTube
David C Barnett
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- Join David's email list so you never miss any new videos or important information or insights, RECEIVE 7 FREE GIFTS!!- https://www.DavidCBarnettList.com
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Do Business with David using these incredible internet links...
- David's Blog where you can find hundreds of free videos and articles, https://www.DavidCBarnett.com
- Book a call with David and let him help you with your project, https://www.CallDavidBarnett.com
- Learn how to buy a successful and profitable business in a risk-controlled way https://www.BusinessBuyerAdvantage.com
- Get help selling your business, https://www.HowToSellMyOwnBusiness.com
- Get better organized in your business, https://www.EasySmallBizSystems.com
- Learn to make better cash flow forecasts and write incredibly effective business plans from scratch!, https://www.BizPlanSchool.com
- Learn to build an equity asset with insurance! visit https://www.NewBankingSolution.com
-Did you sign up for an expensive Merchant Cash Advance for your business and now struggle to make the payments? Find out how you can negotiate your way out at https://www.EndMyMCA.com